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Nonprofit · EIN 72-1472498

HOPE CENTER INCORPORATED

Tax-exempt · GRETNA, LA 70056

Financials

$4M$4.1M2023$4.2M$4.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HOPE CENTER INCORPORATED by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$4,158,957$4,098,946$60,011$462,976$71,911$391,065
December 31, 2023990$3,991,997$4,054,092-$62,095$543,164$77,176$465,988
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$4,158,942
of which government grants
$3,943,503
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$15
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,219,791
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$494,923
Other salaries and wages
$1,066,631
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,303,436
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$37,500
Accounting fees
$31,833
Occupancy
$163,104
Travel
$47,805
Depreciation
$34,500
Program services (functional)
$3,919,125
Management and general (functional)
$179,821

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$543,164
Total assets, end of year
$462,976
Total liabilities, end of year
$71,911
Net assets, end of year
$391,065
Land, buildings and equipment
$43,076
Gross receipts
$4,158,957
Employees
28
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2001
State of legal domicile
LA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHERYL MAGEEEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$187,483
SHAWN BAXDEPUTY DIREC
Officer
40$169,295
CHANTAL WALKERFISCAL MANAG
Highest-paid employee
40$101,545
WILBERT R WALKERPRESIDENT/DI
Trustee or director, Officer
10$84,350
LAURENCE PERRYTREASURER/DI
Trustee or director, Officer
10$53,795
ROBERT ARTIESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CLARA BYESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID WALKERVICE PRES/DI
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHERYL MAGEEEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$198,267
SHAWN BAXDEPUTY DIREC
Officer
40$169,705
BLANCA MAGEEMANAGEMENT A
Highest-paid employee
40$103,977
CHANTAL WALKERFISCAL MANAG
Highest-paid employee
40$102,392
WILBERT R WALKERPRESIDENT/DI
Trustee or director, Officer
10$92,035
LAURENCE PERRYTREASURER/DI
Trustee or director, Officer
10$55,811
ROBERT ARTIESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CLARA BYESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID WALKERVICE PRES/DI
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
401 WHITNEY AVE STE 603, GRETNA, LA 70056-2506
In care of
% W RON WALKER
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
WILBERT R WALKER, 401 WHITNEY AVE STE 603, GRETNA, LA 70053
Signed the 990
LAURENCE PERRY, TREASURER/DIRECTOR
Phone
(504) 363-4034
Return prepared by
SOMMERVILLE & ASSOCIATES PC

Mission

THE HOPE CENTER, INC. EMPOWERS IMPOVERISHED INDIVIDUALS FROM THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS METROPOLITAN AREA TO BECOME ECONOMICALLY STABLE THROUGH SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL TRAINING, EDUCATION INITIATIVES, AND EMPLOYMENT.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • HOPE CENTER CURRENTLY SERVICES VETERANS IN AN EFFORT TO END HOMELESSNESS OR PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH FUNDING FOR THE DEPT. OF VETERAN AFFAIRS HOMELESSNESS PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY HOUSING AND RAPID REHOUSING PLACEMENT FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING NAVIGATION, INCOME SUPPORTS, CONNECTING WITH VA MEDICAL SERVICES, FOOD, EMERGENCY SUPPLIES, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, RENTAL PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, TENANT INCENTIVES, LANDLORD INCENTIVES, DAILY LIVING SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, HEALTHCARE NAVIGATION, LEGAL SERVICES, AND FINANCIAL COACHING.THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED A SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARD FROM THE VA OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH TO ASSIST VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH CRISIS ASSISTANCE AND CONNECTING TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE PREVENTION OF SUICIDE AMONG FORMER AND CURRENT SERVICE MEMBERS. THE HOPE CENTER, INC. SERVED 476 VETERAN HOUSEHOLDS IN 2024.
    Expenses $3,919,125 · grants $1,219,791

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
72-1472498
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$462,976
Income (IRS master file)
$4,158,957

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$4,158,957$4,098,946$462,976XML
990December 2023$3,991,997$4,054,092$543,164XML
990December 2022$4,226,003$4,044,269$628,545IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 72-1472498).

Questions about HOPE CENTER INCORPORATED

What is the EIN of HOPE CENTER INCORPORATED?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HOPE CENTER INCORPORATED is 72-1472498.
Is HOPE CENTER INCORPORATED tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to HOPE CENTER INCORPORATED tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HOPE CENTER INCORPORATED file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of HOPE CENTER INCORPORATED due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HOPE CENTER INCORPORATED last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of HOPE CENTER INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names WILBERT R WALKER.
Who are the officers and directors of HOPE CENTER INCORPORATED?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $187,483 (CHERYL MAGEE, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does HOPE CENTER INCORPORATED have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $4,158,957, expenses of $4,098,946 and total assets of $462,976 at year end.

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